On Bank Holiday Monday, LGBTQIA fans of theatre and cinema will be treated to a extensive profile of Sir Ian Mckellen, who came out in 1988 and helped found the Stonewall Lobby Group. In a press release, the channel Sky Arts reported "Sky today confirms Tea with Judi Dench returns to Sky Arts with legendary guest, Sir Ian McKellen, on Monday 31st August. 

Following its success last year the brand-new special, produced by Mindhouse, will continue the celebration of extraordinary conversations, storytelling and friendship, as Judi welcomes one of Britain’s most celebrated performers, Sir Ian McKellen, to her home.  

Dame Judi Dench is joined by her great friend for tea and a warm, candid conversation about their extraordinary lives both on stage and off. From Shakespeare, stage fright and the insecurities of acting, to the worldwide fame of the Lord of the Rings and James Bond movies, they reflect on success, failure and the importance of never taking either too seriously. Along the way, Ian speaks movingly about coming out, his defining role in the fight against Section 28, and one of his greatest regrets; never sharing the truth about himself with his parents."

In terms of availability, WIkipedia notes that "Sky Arts (originally launched as Artsworld) is a British free-to-air television channel offering 24 hours a day of programmes dedicated to highbrow arts, including theatrical performances, films, documentaries and music (such as opera performances and classical and jazz sessions). The channel is available in the United Kingdom through Freeview, Freesat, BT TV, Sky, Virgin Media, and TalkTalk TV and in the Republic of Ireland via Sky Ireland, Virgin Media Ireland, Vodafone Ireland and Eir, included in most basic subscription packs".